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Technology: A Common Filipino Dancer's Point of View

Hi guys, its my first time to do an article here at dancepinoy, so let me start by introducing myself im Sen and im from the Flipendemic Kru.

Nowadays, technology really expands beyond our expectations, specially in the field of computers and mini-gadgets, many people interpret this as an "imagination, turned into reality", but how can we keep up with this changes? i know this is a silly question, but still, do we Filipinos really ready for what this "impressive" word has to offer, and what does this thing has to do with us?

Many would think, specially here in dancepinoy, how can we relate this "Technology" to dancing? "hmmm..." let me put it this way, in the early days people use cassette tapes for recording and for special musical presentations, better than the old long playing albums, but still, it has its own limitations specially in its quality, and recording procedures, therefore, people still find new ways to upgrade or to solve this certain limitations and to improve its capacity. Technology offers us this solutions, for example, Nowadays, computer aided music mixing and editing tools are used, it is much easier to make music and mix them all together in one, technology also came up of this small version of a long playing album, the "Compact Disc" (CD), which can hold up to 700mb of any kind of computer applications, including the compression of files in music, as now known as mp3 (Motion Picture Experts Group ver. 3 for audio), i know i skip some common evolutions in music making and storing, it would take like, 2 pages if i include it one by one, but to make it all clear and more easier for u guys to understand, ill just skip it and continue with this simple explanation about how this "Technology" and its kind affects our community's thinking and how it is created to find new and efficient ways in the Music and Entertainment Industry.

To continue, I can also include the Internet, "Whoa!" "Tell me, Does anyone here didnt know that?" another silly question! of course! anyone or everbody knows about it, specially the one who is reading this, "hello?" "hehe!" ok, so lets put it this way, in our field as dancers we use this as a simple catalyst to learn and to have ideas about our concerns, knowing that it is world wide! it helps us make some of our questions easier to find provided with answers and history about it, video, music and images are just a click away, i know some of us use this "Internet" thing to judge someone or anyone whether GOOD or BAD like idolizing someone and the well known "Haters or Bitters", some just use it to roam or surf around and make a day past, this things are included and now are commonly seen in some video posting sites and in chatting or video chats (cam to cam). Improving our technology also affected the way GAMES are now known, remember Mario and Luigi? "hehe!" better graphics and soundeffects are improved! but how about dancing? "hmmm..." Dance Dance Revolution is the one we would first think, well your right! it has touched the hearts of our fellow countrymen whether your a dancer or not, it also soared high in the industry of TV entertainment, where it has been a part of their segments. but everything in this planet has it own end, DDR's time of fame has depleted and minimized, nowadays some of the arcade stations didn't have this game anymore, "Oh No! Does this mean its the end of the dance related games?!" Worry no more! some of the great game developers and promoters host this music and dance related games for the dance enthusiasts and the young at hearts to enjoy, 02 jam, Audition Online and Dance Online, these are some of the many MMOMVG (Massively Multiplayer Online Music Video Game) that are now
available for you to play, whether it is open or closed beta.

Actually technology speaks of itself, we live with it, mentioning it all more specifically would only take time and sillyness! everyone knows it and are very much familiar, im sure Filipino families are always ready for big changes, just include its common "layman's term" and they're off! we're a people who greatly appreciates anything or everything under the sun!

Technology really plays a vital role in our life nowadays, it's more like a human's physiological need, without it, life can never be easy and fun, it has touched everything in this world, even in the Entertainment Industry, all we need to do is to use it properly and wisely, it is not created to destroy humanity but it has the power to do things what its creator wants, just a friendly advise, Do what u think is right and ask what you think is wrong, simple thinking can never be a big burden for you, I made this article not to make you guys know about our technology nor introduce it to you, i made it because some misused it and neglect it's essence, I also want to remind you guys, that having this kind of power comes with great responsibility (Spiderman Movie), specially in dancing. be who you are and let other's idea catch on you, be real and quick! a simple change cannot be painful be aware of that.